Late start, weather approaching, ditched ER route and ascended the normal descent. High winds on summit and dark clouds. 1 hour later summit was not visible and rain statrted. Cold temps, too. ER looks awesome but glad we chose wisely or we would have been in trouble. Will return!

Very nice climb and scenic views of the Indian Peaks Wilderness!
A 30m rope was long enough to rappel from the lower anchor at the notch. Good scrambling and easy climbing sections - probably more difficult in winter than now in snow-free conditions.

Did a nice loop from Bancroft, Parry, Eva, and Witter. Once back at the reservoir we were disgusted with the amount of trash that has been left behind. Pick up some but we soon could no longer carry anymore.

What a hoot this route was! Minus the fact that I allowed myself to lose concentration and take a "spinner" on the rappel (THAT will get the blood flowing!) this route was a blast. This route offers all you could want in a Spring mixed route: Narrow snow ridges, hard snow for cramponing, spicy rock steps (which might be easy in boots but pose a bit more challenge with yer spikes on), scrambling... The weather gods looked angry a few times, but ended up smiling on us in the end.

My turn around peak in the trip I did from Berthoud Pass. Along the way to Bancroft I also reached the summits of CO Mines, Flora, Wittier, Eva, and Parry, and I visited Breckenridge Peak on the way back to Berthoud Pass as well for a total of 7 summits.

Climbed with Wes and EJ, this was the most fun route I've climbed since I have been in CO. Wasn't the most technical or the hardest, but by far the most fun. Good exposure with just enough scrambling and climbing to keep you interested. Incredible day!